'A kick in the teeth' or 'necessary'? UK tech reacts to tax hikes and exit relief scheme changes in the Budget

'A kick in the teeth' or 'necessary'? UK tech reacts to tax hikes and exit relief scheme changes in the Budget
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April 7, 2026
Tax hikes and changes to a relief scheme on exit earnings could damage the UK’s standing as an attractive place to start a business — but the latest Budget avoided a worst-case scenario for the country's tech sector, say founders and VCs.